Placement Opportunities
The following nonprofit organizations have contacted Leadership York in search of volunteer leaders who want to make a difference in their community. Please scroll through the list below and contact the nonprofit(s) that interests you. The contact person listed can provide you with additional information.
If you are a nonprofit organization and would like to advertise a board or volunteer placement opportunity on our page, please click the link below.
Organization Name: York County Honors Choir
Our Mission: The mission of York County Honors Choirs is to engage the hearts and minds of its singers by providing choral education and performance opportunities to diverse young people from throughout York County. As a result of our efforts and activities, we enhance the quality and culture of our community. York County Honors Choirs, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization maintained by a volunteer Board of Directors that is responsible for managing the choirs’ operations, fundraising, and marketing efforts. Through the generous support of York County businesses, sponsors, and private patrons, York County Honors Choirs has thrived for more than 25 years.
Areas My Organization Serves: Education & Literacy
Ages Served: Teen (13-19)
Area Served: York County
Organization Website: www.theychc.org
Seeking: Board Member, Committee Member
Describe Candidate Requirements: The Honors Choirs organization is maintained by a volunteer Board of Directors that is responsible for managing the choirs’ operations, fundraising, and marketing efforts. The Board meets monthly virtually. Committee meetings are bimonthly virtually. The Board expects to meet in person twice each calendar year. The Board is encouraged to attend choir rehearsals and performances. Schedules are shared both on the website and during meetings. In total, a Board member can expect under ten hours of time commitment each month. Currently, the Board is looking for individuals who have legal and fundraising experience, and an overall passion for music education.
Contact Name: Kevin Alvarnaz
Organizational Role: Vice Chair
Contact E-mail: kalvarnaz2@gmail.com
Last Updated: 11/26/2024
Organization Name: House of Hope York PA
Our Mission: House of Hope York, PA is a nonprofit, biblically based, program that offers a residential home for teen girls ages 14 - 17, as well as counseling services for families, individuals, and couples. Our goal is to provide healing and restoration through individual and family counseling combined with education, recreation, life skills, and spiritual growth.
Areas My Organization Serves: Health & Human Services
Ages Served: Teen (13-19)
Area Served: 100 mile radius from Glen Rock
Organization Website: www.houseofhopeyork.org
Seeking: Board Member
Describe Candidate Requirements: Looking for following areas of expertise: Financial, Counseling, Spiritual, and Real Estate.
Contact Name: Erin Treffinger
Organizational Role: Vice President
Contact E-mail: erintreffinger@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: (717) 283-5262
Last Updated: 11/19/2024
Organization Name: York Youth Symphony Orchestra
Our Mission: The YYSO creates a unique opportunity for elite youth musicians to learn a challenging repertoire with peers, perform in a variety of venues and expand their perspectives of what it means to be a musician.
The orchestra—a charter member of the Cultural Alliance of York—is governed by a Board of Directors composed of music educators, parents of orchestra members, and interested members of the community.
As the YYSO looks to the future, the goal remains the same—to provide an opportunity for young, talented musicians to develop their skills and participate in an exceptional musical experience.
Areas My Organization Serves: Arts, Culture, and Recreation
Ages Served: Teen (13-19)
Area Served: York County
Organization Website: www.yorkyouthsymphony.org
Seeking: Treasurer, Board Member
Describe Candidate Requirements: (professional qualifications, experience, time commitment, etc.): The YYSO is currently looking to add to our current board of directors. Board of directors should have a desire to help youth foster their love of performing. The Treasurer should have the ability to work within QuickBooks, be able to create a budget, and create and run financial reports.
Time Commitment: Attend and actively participate in Board meetings in a 12-month period. Volunteer at at least one rehearsal per concert period. Attend as many concerts as possible. Participate in orientation and training for new Board members. Review Board meeting materials prior to the meeting.
Contact Name: Gretchen Kowalik
Organizational Role: Board President
Contact E-mail: boardpres@yorkyouthsymphony.org
Contact Phone Number: (717) 515-8215
Last Updated: 11/12/2024
Organization Name: Scouting America, New Birth of Freedom Council
Our Mission: Our mission is to provide programs and services for those aged 60 and over that are designed to overcome loneliness, combat boredom, enhance self-esteem and personal growth and encourage independence through involvement in the community.
Ages Served: K-20
Area Served: Six Counties Including York County
Organization Website: New Birth of Freedom Council
Seeking: Board Members
Describe Candidate Requirements: Our Scout board meets every other month on the third Tuesday at 5 PM, typically in a virtual format (the executive committee meets monthly). We're looking to expand our board with dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in youth development. If you know anyone who could contribute—particularly business associates, working-age professionals, women, and/or individuals from diverse backgrounds—we’d love to hear from them! Prior Scouting experience is welcome but not necessary; interest in our mission and a willingness to serve are the only requirements.
Contact Name: Mike Summers
Organizational Role: Nominating Chair
Contact E-mail: mvzs2@hotmail.com
Contact Phone Number: (717) 424-8900
Last Updated: 11/13/2024
Organization Name: Heritage Senior Center
Our Mission: Our mission is to provide programs and services for those aged 60 and over that are designed to overcome loneliness, combat boredom, enhance self-esteem and personal growth and encourage independence through involvement in the community.
Ages Served: Aging 50+
Area Served: York County
Organization Website: www.heritageseniorcenter.com
Seeking: Board Member
Describe Candidate Requirements: We are looking for two (2) board members to fill seats of a dynamic and exciting senior center. We are experiencing rapid growth with double digit new members monthly and over 200 new members for the year. Board members are responsible for not only for policy making but fundraising and accruing donations. We are currently in a capital campaign mode to build a new building. The successful candidate will bring a contact network, will have a sense of urgency and boldness when contacting potential donors and sponsors and will spend time at the center with members. Our membership is over the age of 60 but we are looking for some younger dynamics in our board with the right skills. Accountancy, legal, sales background would be helpful by not required.
Contact Name: Denise Miller
Organizational Role: Executive Director
Contact E-mail: Center.heritage@yahoo.com
Contact Phone Number: (717) 292-7471
Last Updated: 10/25/2024
Organization Name: Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania
Our Mission: ESWCPA provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities from birth to end of life. In the York area our programs are focused on providing recreational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and for children of military families.
Areas Our Organization Serves: Health & Human Services
Ages Served: Aging 50+
Area Served: York City and York County
Organization Website: www.eastersealswcpenna.org
Seeking: Board Member
Describe Candidate Requirements: The Board of Directors meets 4 times per year virtually. There is an expectation of joining committee work and financially supporting the organization.
Contact Name: Sue DuMars
Organizational Role: Major Gifts/Community Engagement Manager
Contact E-mail: sdumars@eastersealswcpenna.org
Contact Phone Number: (717) 577-8976
Last Updated: 10/21/2024
Organization Name: York Benevolent Association
Our Mission: The Benevolent is York County's oldest charity established following the Battle of Gettysburg to assist the widows and orphans of the war. For the last 160 years, The Benevolent has continued to supply food, clothing, energy assistance to those in need through year-round distributions.
Areas Our Organization Serves: Poverty, Housing & Disaster Relief
Ages Served: All ages
Area Served: York County
Organization Website: Yorkbenevolent.org
Seeking: Board Member
Describe Candidate Requirements: The Benevolent has a diversified board. The board offers a great opportunity to learn about the challenges facing York County and to participate in finding and providing solutions to the people in need. Marketing, finance, commitment, and energy are a few of qualifications or experiences sought for in board members.
Contact Name: Stephen Stetler
Organizational Role: President, Board of Managers
Contact E-mail: shstetler@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: (717) 309-7400
Last Updated: 10/21/2024
Organization Name: American Red Cross Central PA
Our Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Areas My Organization Serves: Health and Human Services, Poverty, Housing, and Disaster Relief
Ages Served: All Ages
Area Served: York County
Organization Website: https://www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/greater-pennsylvania/about-us/locations/central-pennsylvania.html
Seeking: Committee Member
Describe Candidate Requirements (professional qualifications, experience, time commitment, etc.):
• Personal interest (if not a passion) for the Red Cross mission and the community.
• Assurance that he/she has the time and interest to be engaged and active.
• Credible individual with knowledge of and influence in the community.
• Potential for future leadership role on Board.
• Willing to leverage personal and professional social capital to promote Red Cross mission.
• Commitment to the American Red Cross; its values and an understanding of its objectives, organization, services, and the responsibilities and relationships of working with donors, volunteers and partners.
Contact Name: Laura Burke
Organizational Role: Executive Director
Contact E-mail: laura.burke@redcross.org
Contact Phone Number: (717) 409-0696
Last Updated: 9/17/2024
Organization Name: American Veterans Honor & Reflective Remembrance Committee
Our Mission: Our organizational creed provides excellence in the historical portrayal of Military Entertainment Events to gather and honor American Veterans through period portrayal events. Our goal is to enhance awareness through entertainment, reenactments, period food recreations, room bookings for veterans, airport transportation, living history accountings, and video recordings.
No alcoholic beverages will be served at our events, as they are always to be family oriented. A Military chaplain will always be present at all our events, and Taps will be played honoring veterans, living and deceased. My committee and staff are held to the highest standards of integrity, and professional customer service. We will provide exceptional care for the needs of attending veterans. Entertainment accuracy is essential to portrayals of conflict periods in U.S. military history. 2024 will be the year to honor the women of WW2/Korean War, from the home front, working in the factories, the farms, the military branches all across America and overseas. In the coming years as our organization matures, we will continue to honor veterans of all armed conflicts to include the Post Korean War, Vietnam, Gulf War, and current American commitments abroad. We strive to provide period entertainment, great food, and fellowship to our veterans and their families. Why can’t our veterans enjoy a day off and become 18 once more, swinging to Glen Miller, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, the Grass Roots or any current musical genre down the road.
Let us always remember the sacrifices made by all our American Patriots, with so many making the ultimate sacrifice to keep our amazing country free. We will never forget them. Please remember to thank a serviceman or servicewomen, when you see them. They are our current “Greatest Generation” and deserve your continued support, a simple thank you for their service is required.
Areas Our Organization Serves: Arts, Culture & Recreation
Ages Served: All ages
Area Served: York County
Organization Website: www.avhrrc.org
Seeking: Board Member, Committee Member, Volunteers
Describe Candidate Requirements: Ability to successfully network for donations, possible sponsors, administration support, bookkeeping needed, nonprofit business professionals to add to the board, marketing and IT support would be nice. Telephone marketing and demographics markets. Grant manager, if possible. Time commitment of a few hours a week. Plug and play on the day of our second event. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Reaching out to veteran's facilities, assisted living to spread the word.
Contact Name: Ronald Falciano
Organizational Role: CEO
Contact E-mail: artsailor2006@yahoo.com
Contact Phone Number: (757) 377-0538
Last Updated: 8/30/2024
Organization Name: Windy Hill on the Campus - Senior Center
Our Mission: To create a diverse and supportive community, dedicated to lifelong learning, social interaction, and the well-being of its participants.
Windy Hill on the Campus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for lifelong learning, social interaction, nutrition, wellness, and intergenerational opportunities for our participants. We serve over 1,400 community members ages 60+ annually. Membership is free, and most of our programs and services are free or of low-cost to ensure everyone is capable of participating.
Areas Our Organization Serves: Education & Literacy; Health & Human Services; Arts, Culture & Recreation; Poverty, Housing, & Disaster Relief
Ages Served: Aging (50+)
Area Served: York County
Organization Website: windyhillonthecampus.org
Seeking: Board Member, Volunteers
Describe Candidate Requirements: We're searching for a board member who is interested in growth within his/her role to eventually become an officer, and who has a passion of working with the aging population. Our board is currently comprised of 11 directors. We do have 2 board positions currently vacant; however, one of those positions will need to be filled by someone who is 60+ to comply with our bylaws.
The board meets every other month, typically on the second Tuesday at 4 pm at our location in Spring Grove, PA. We do request that each board member serves on at least one committee. Some committees only meet once or twice per year and other committees meet monthly. Many of the committees meet virtually, but some meet in-person.
We could use a nonprofit leader, realtor, someone with experience in DEI-B, or someone who's genuinely passionate about doing something meaningful for older adults who have given so much to our community in their lifetimes.
Contact Name: Jenna Lawrence
Organizational Role: Executive Director
Contact E-mail: lawj@windyhillonthecampus.org
Contact Phone Number: (717) 225-0733 x102
Last Updated: 8/29/2024
Organization Name: The Susquehanna Waldorf School
Our Mission:
The Susquehanna Waldorf School is an accredited Pre-School through Grades Waldorf School, and accredited with Pennsylvania Independent School Association. The SWS educates children out of a strong anthroposophical understanding of the developing child so that they can go forth with resilience, compassion, purpose, and capacities for innovating thinking.
Areas Our Organization Serves: Education & Literacy
Ages Served: Children 3-12
Area Served: York County
Organization Website: www.susquehannawaldorf.org
Seeking: Board Member
Describe Candidate Requirements: Our volunteer Board of Directors is seeking individuals with experience in finance, governance, legal, human resources, development and marketing. The Board meets once a month in the evening and board members are expected to sit on one committee. We are seeking two new Board members. Terms are two-years, with the ability to continue in additional terms. We are willing to mentor and educate new board members with no prior experience in board service.
Contact Name: Kathleen Clark
Organizational Role: Vice-President and Nominating Chair
Contact E-mail: 3kec2kcc@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: (717) 615-1825
Last Updated: 8/27/2024
Organization Name: York City Little League
Our Mission: We are part of Little League Baseball. We work to be sure we help raise funds to keep the cost of membership low in our community. We directly take care of field refurbishment, volunteer recruitment & training, registration and equipment.
Areas My Organization Serves: Arts, Culture, and Recreation
Ages Served: Teen (13-19)
Area Served: York City
Organization Website: https://www.yorkcitylittleleague.org
Seeking: Board Member, Committee Member
Describe Candidate Requirements (professional qualifications, experience, time commitment, etc.): We are looking for individuals who can help facilitate the transfer of knowledge and skills from retiring board members.
Roles include (but not limited to as we would be open to someone with any experience and interest):
Leadership in fundraising- The current board member in this role has lots of great contacts that he continues to update on our status and the impact we make in the community. This is a big part in keeping our Donors coming back.We would like to split the current role of treasurer to have at least two individuals participating in this dept. This role often meets with league officials to control the physical check and currency needs of the league during the gaming season. Examples could include meeting with our contracted umpires to ensure they are paid.
Volunteer management - Someone that could survey the existing board members and help build a timeline of when we need volunteers & for what so that we can do a better job of involving our Little League Families & understanding when we can pull in community partners.
Inventory manager- Someone to help learn the inventory timeline. Learning the deadlines this person would ensure the current members would stay on target for deadlines required for Uniform & Equipment ordering.
Permits- This person would stay on top of permits & applications for things like Special Events, Raffles, Health Inspections (this is only done once a year so it's not a big lift however it's a very important one).
Contact Name: Aneury Perez
Organizational Role: Player Agent
Contact E-mail: PerezYorkPA@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: (717) 801-7302
Last Updated: 8/27/2024
Organization Name: Dreamwrights Center for Community Arts
Our Mission:
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts provides creative educational experiences through inclusive intergenerational performance, theatre, and arts programming.
Guiding Principles:
· We build community by maintaining DreamWrights’ unique culture of promoting positive interactions and inclusion among everyone involved.
· We build character (self-worth, self-confidence, leadership, respect and responsibility) through the learning experiences inherent in creating art together.
· We steward our financial resources in an ethical and responsible manner.
Core Values:
· Building character through creative learning experiences in performance, visual and theatre arts.
· Inclusion and acceptance
· Lifelong learning
· Leadership and mentorship
· Respect and responsibility
· Creativity Community
Vision: DreamWrights is inclusive of all people, responsive to the needs of the greater community, and the beacon for educational and personal growth opportunities through creative expression in the arts.
Areas My Organization Serves: Arts, Culture, and Recreation
Ages Served: All ages
Area Served: Tri-County plus region
Organization Website: https://www.dreamwrights.org
Seeking: Board Member
Describe Candidate Requirements (professional qualifications, experience, time commitment, etc.):
The “ideal” candidate to round out our current board is over 50, male or non-specifc gendered, anything other than Caucasian, with experience or skills in accounting, finance, Investments, facililties management, grant writing or human resources.
If any part of that description does not fit you, please still apply and let us know what you bring to the table.
Our Board meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month for one hour at 6:00 pm. Additional committee and volunteer opportunities encouraged.
Contact Name: Ann Davis
Organizational Role: Executive Director
Contact E-mail: annd@dreamwrights.org
Contact Phone Number: (717) 848-8623
Last Updated: 7/31/2024
Organization Name: York Literacy Institute
Our Mission: Mission Statement: We teach literacy skills in English to empower adults for successful engagement in the home, workplace and community.
York Literacy Institute provides educational pathways for adults to develop English language, reading, writing, math, and computer literacy skills leading to self-sufficiency, improved quality of life, and greater economic stability. Our organization offers high school equivalency, English as a Second Language, and digital literacy classes at no cost to adults in our community.
Areas My Organization Serves: Education and Literacy
Area Served: York County
Organization Website: https://www.yorkliteracy.org
Seeking: Board Member, Committee Member
Describe Candidate Requirements (professional qualifications, experience, time commitment, etc.):
General Expectations of Board and Committee members:
1. Support the York Literacy Institute’s (YLI) mission, purposes, goals, policies, and programs while knowing its strengths and needs.
2. Serve actively on committees of the Board as requested by the Chair.
3. Attend activities and events sponsored by YLI whenever possible.
4. Make an annual gift to YLI and /or join YLI as a member according to personal means, and with the realization that the leadership role the Board plays in fund development.
Time Commitment: Varies, but is generally between 1 and 3 hours per month.
Experience: We are seeking individuals with a variety of skills, backgrounds and experience. Individuals with experience in manufacturing, distribution, human resources, finance, accounting, education, or fundraising are especially being sought.
Contact Name: Jason McSherry
Organizational Role: President & CEO
Contact E-mail: jmcsherry@yorkliteracy.org
Contact Phone Number: (717) 408-6346
Last Updated: 7/23/2024
Organization Name: York Habitat for Humanity
Our Mission: Established in York County in 1985, YHFH is a not-for-profit organization that builds simple, decent, affordable housing with the help of volunteer labor, donated funds, time, and materials. York Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate, in good standing, of HFHI and is governed by a local board of directors. York Habitat provides a hand-up, not a hand-out. Each home is sold to local families for no profit to York Habitat for Humanity, who otherwise might be forced to live in substandard housing. These families contribute “sweat equity” by helping construct their own homes and the homes of other partner families alongside York Habitat staff and volunteers and attending extensive financial literacy and homeownership classes.
Areas My Organization Serves: Education and Literacy, Health and Human Services, Poverty, Housing, and Disaster Relief
Ages Served: All Ages
Area Served: York County
Organization Website: https://www.yorkhabitat.org
Seeking: Board Member, Committee Member
Describe Candidate Requirements (professional qualifications, experience, time commitment, etc.):
We are looking for individuals passionate about decent, safe, affordable housing for our York County families and willing to work diligently alongside us to make it a reality.
The Board of Directors and the Operating Committees meet once a month. We currently have a Board of Directors and eight operational committees:
• Volunteer Engagement Committee
• Family Services Committee
• Marketing & Special Events Committee
• Finance Committee
• Women Build Committee
• ReStore Committee
• Site Selection & Construction Committee
• Philanthropy Committee
Contact Name: Isabell Clark
Organizational Role: Volunteer Services Manager
Contact E-mail: isabell@yorkhabitat.org
Contact Phone Number: (717) 854-6168
Last Updated: 7/22/2024
Organization Name: Typical Life Corporation
Our Mission: To take a holistic approach in providing encouragement, person-centered support, and growth opportunities to the individuals we serve.
For the past 25 years, Typical Life Corporation (TLC) has been providing community residential and day options throughout York and Adams counties to neurodiverse adults.
We are dedicated to fostering personal growth and community well-being through responsible, compassionate, and innovative support, rooted in integrity and collaborative partnerships, ensuring every individual has the opportunity to live their best life.
Areas My Organization Serves: Health and Human Services
Ages Served: 18+
Area Served: York County
Organization Website: https://www.typical-life.org
Seeking: Board Member
Describe Candidate Requirements (professional qualifications, experience, time commitment, etc.):
As the highest leadership body of the organization, we are seeking candidates who are passionate about the work of Typical Life Organization.
Our Boards meets virtually, once a month for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Primary responsibilities:
Selecting, supporting, and evaluating the performance of the CEO
Strategic and organizational planning
Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
Fundraising and resource development
Approving and monitoring the organization's programs and services
Enhancing the organizations' public image
Assessing its own performance as the governing body
Ensuring legal and ethical integrity
Individual Expectations:
Know the organization's mission, policies, programs and needs
Read and understand the organization's financial statements and boards materials in advance of the meeting
Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organization's mission
Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization's fundraising efforts
Respect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences to the organization
Contact Name: Sandy Chilton
Organizational Role: Executive Director
Contact E-mail: schilton@typical-life.org
Contact Phone Number: (717) 852-5441
Last Updated: 7/1/2024
Organization Name: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Our Mission: At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), we're passionate about our mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Working alongside the Campaign Development Manager, Campaign Development Director, Executive Director, the Leadership Committee (LC) member serves as a key volunteer of the Visionaries of the Year Leadership Committee in the Central PA region, including York, Lancaster, Harrisburg.
Areas My Organization Serves: Health and Human Services
Ages Served: All Ages
Area Served: Central PA
Organization Website: https://www.lls.org
Seeking: Committee Member, Volunteer
Describe Candidate Requirements (professional qualifications, experience, time commitment, etc.):
Nominate & Recruit
• Attend and actively participate in person monthly Leadership Committee meetings
• Secure a minimum of 1 candidate for 2025 Visionaries of the Year
• Personally identify, discuss and prioritize 10+ candidate team prospects with LLS staff partner that represent a diverse range of communities, demographics and social circles
• Secure and attend meetings with priority nominees with LLS staff partner
• Participate in pre-meeting/prep planning call with staff prior to nomination meetings
• Participate in 1:1 check-ins with LLS Staff and/or Leadership Committee Chair between monthly Leadership Committee meetings to achieve personal recruitment and fundraising goals
Support & Inspire
• Fundraise for the LLS Mission and raise a minimum of $10,000 as a committee. Fundraising can be achieved through:
o Making a meaningful personal gift to the campaign
o Participating in committee fundraising activities, such as World Cancer Day Challenge
o Securing sponsorships or other Grand Finale revenue (Fund the Fight gifts, auction items)
o Activating personal fundraising via fundraising webpage and letter/email campaign
• Attend 2025 Visionaries of the Year events.
• Support candidate goals by providing mentorship.
Time Commitment
• Approximately 3-4 hours per month, including time spent networking and sharing the LLS opportunity.
• Number of hours can vary throughout the year depending on the campaign season, etc.
Contact Name: Liz Bleacher
Organizational Role: Visionaries of the Year Campaign Manager
Contact E-mail: liz.bleacher@lls.org
Contact Phone Number: (717) 779-7399
Last Updated: 6/28/2024
